Sure, but that's up to the actor. I'd just like Barry to look... interesting. Both engaging to watch and relateable. Not just Bradley Cooper in a lab coat. Unconventional can very well mean irreplaceable, as is the case with Downey Jr (how many eyebrows did he raise when he was cast?). Eisenberg is by no means my first choice, but now that you mention it, it would be an experiment more interesting than some of the names I'm seeing here. He or anyone who breaks the mold. Someone who makes a kid think "Hey, you don't need to have male model looks to be a hero".

Sure!
I would like an unconvential actor. The already mentioned Mazzello, or perhaps David Gallagher (Super 8 etc)

Do you think the director should be unconventional too? What are your suggestions?

Sure!
I would like an unconvential actor. The already mentioned Mazzello, or perhaps David Gallagher (Super 8 etc)

Do you think the director should be unconventional too? What are your suggestions?

I think the director, if they ever do make a Flash movie, will end up being one of those young guys with a background in special effects or music videos, but not much experience in feature films. Frankly, I don't know if Flash is the kind of character who's gonna attract big names like JJ Abrams, or even indie guys like Rian Johnson or Duncan Jones... not because he's lame or anything, but because he requires you to be both knee-deep in traditional superhero fandom AND have a knack for SFX (which more sensible directors who are more story-oriented aren't bound to have). Also, there's not much world-building to do, at least not in the way that applies to Thor or Superman. It's very traditional "urban superhero" stuff, with a very traditional city, a very traditional supporting cast, etc. It's not like it gives you a chance to build a Krypton or an Asgard from the ground up, so I don't know if established directors would find it particularly appealing.

I will say that I liked Real Steel, so if Shawn Levy is given the director's chair again (he had the job back in 2005, didn't he?), I guess I'd give him the benefit of the doubt. But there's also tons of young guys out there who are doing really cool web series or short sci-fi films, so I'd love it if WB gave one of those a chance (not likely). Who would you suggest?

I think the director, if they ever do make a Flash movie, will end up being one of those young guys with a background in special effects or music videos, but not much experience in feature films. Frankly, I don't know if Flash is the kind of character who's gonna attract big names like JJ Abrams, or even indie guys like Rian Johnson or Duncan Jones... not because he's lame or anything, but because he requires you to be both knee-deep in traditional superhero fandom AND have a knack for SFX (which more sensible directors who are more story-oriented aren't bound to have). Also, there's not much world-building to do, at least not in the way that applies to Thor or Superman. It's very traditional "urban superhero" stuff, with a very traditional city, a very traditional supporting cast, etc. It's not like it gives you a chance to build a Krypton or an Asgard from the ground up, so I don't know if established directors would find it particularly appealing.

I will say that I liked Real Steel, so if Shawn Levy is given the director's chair again (he had the job back in 2005, didn't he?), I guess I'd give him the benefit of the doubt. But there's also tons of young guys out there who are doing really cool web series or short sci-fi films, so I'd love it if WB gave one of those a chance (not likely). Who would you suggest?

Thanks for your interesting reply

My own no 1 favorite is Baz Lurhmann. Other suggestions are Robert Zemeckis, Luc Besson, Ridley Scott. These names aren't likely, but it's fun to dream, isn't it?

I thought he did okay with what he had to work with. I was slightly in contempt of him at first because of the pics due to the Andrew Garfield-ness vibe I got off him, but I generally liked him for the most part in the episode after seeing him in live action. Much more likable than Garfiled (not a douche or punk). Not the best choice, IMO, but serviceable.

I will take him over mexican Flash any day, to say the least. I'll give him a chance.

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I wouldn't mind James Franco playing Barry

James Franco...eh, could be interesting. He was originally cast as Peter Parker before Toby Maguire was.

Paul Walker would have been interesting (RIP)...had the look, could probably have pulled it off.

I thought he did okay with what he had to work with. I was slightly in contempt of him at first because of the pics due to the Andrew Garfield-ness vibe I got off him, but I generally liked him for the most part in the episode after seeing him in live action. Much more likable than Garfiled (not a douche or punk). Not the best choice, IMO, but serviceable.

I will take him over mexican Flash any day, to say the least. I'll give him a chance.

James Franco...eh, could be interesting. He was originally cast as Peter Parker before Toby Maguire was.

Paul Walker would have been interesting (RIP)...had the look, could probably have pulled it off.

Are you sure about that? I thought he auditioned for Peter but they decided he'd be a better fit for Harry.

I gotta admit, it's going to be weird seeing two different versions of the Flash going around if they decide not to connect the TV series with the films.

Now while others may bring up the example featuring "Smallville" and "Superman Returns", well one could argue back and say that it was a different case.

Smallville a show telling about the life of Clark Kent before his days as Superman while Superman Returns was about his days as the costumed hero, thus you really didn't have any real conflict between the two entities.

If they do a Flash TV Series, they'll have him suit up in a Flash, pun intended, thus we'll literally have two costumed flashes going about.

If they do decide that MOS and the DCU is within the same world as Arrow, then it'll most likely be established that MOS took place after the events of Season 2 for Arrow since the existence of Aliens aren't even known yet.

Pretend its in the dc multiverse if you really want. (The dc wiki does)

Quicksilver is said to just be in one scene really for DOFP and I doubt people will be able to tell that he's the same character as the one presented in A2 since Quicksilver is actually a major character in that film.